Bringing my 1955 UNIMATIC back to life...

[Unimatic1140]

Then I take a screwdriver and pry the metal crimp away so I can peel it off. Careful it has very sharp edges now.

 

[Unimatic1140]

Now you can see I'm left with a standard hose barb connector on one side and the garden hose female threads on the other.

 

[Unimatic1140]

So I cut a bit of the end of the hose off where its cut into and clamp it tight back onto the barb end of the hose. This way I get to keep the original drain hose that came with the washer (for fun). Of course I would never use the original fill hoses, those are way too old to put that kind of pressure through them, but the original drain hose should be fine to use.

 

[frigilux]

I never cease to be amazed at your work, Robert---and many others---here at AW. I wouldn't have a freakin' clue where to start. A tip of the hat to all of you!

 

[swestoyz]

Thanks for sharing Robert - very much appreciated!

 

[mickeyd]

THIS IS INSANE AND THE PHOTOS ARE BEAUTIFUL

Won't even need any dreams tonight--just had 'em awake;'D

 

[chestermikeuk]

Frigidaire Clinic..!!!

Great stuff you guys, fascinating to see the innards and quality of those mechanisms!!! you think youve seen it all but then you learn something new!!!

Perfect tip Robert about those crimped hoses, just what I need to know for some stuff here...How many mechanisms do you reckon you`ve taken apart & serviced now??

Cheers, Mike

p.s. Jed, dont forget the latest UPGRADE KIT is still available for a LIMITED TIME only!!! Now too your machine can look like this!!!...Puuurrfect

 

[mickeyd]

"Upgrade kit" ..."limited time" ......hi

Bet they're queuing up all over Number 12 Shavington Ave. waiting to get in and grab one from the last batch at The Washing Machine Place Ltd. from beloved Sales Director, Chestermike;'D

Some flowers for your washer window.

 

[tlee618]

Mike thanks for that last picture, hard to believe all that fun was happening just a year ago today!!!

 

[a440]

Fun Pictures Mike!
I never saw most of these!
Thanks for the link!
Brent

 

[fredfred9633]

that is a beautiful machine.......

 

[jeffg]

It must be creaming and sugaring time...

 

[gyrafoam]

Hey Mike,

Those are some great photos!
I'm still pining for one of those Hotpoint Spiralators.

 

[fridgiman]

Hey guys
Great pics of the restoration process.
Since I'm sure the official Frigidaire replacement oil is long gone, I was wondering what oil you used as replacement and how much it took.

Jim

 

[Unimatic1140]

Jim you use 25 ounces of Air Compressor oil. Actually I have found that Air Compressor oil works even better than the cans of NOS Frigidaire Oil and makes for an even quieter Mechanism.

 

[lightedcontrols]

Beautiful Restoration!

You guys got a lot of work done in a very short time. Congratulations on your restoration as it's really beautiful!!! Mark